Psalm 1-4

Psalm 1-4New International Version (NIV)

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

1 Blessed is the onewho does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners takeor sit in the company of mockers,2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,and who meditates on his law day and night.3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,which yields its fruit in seasonand whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.

4 Not so the wicked!They are like chaffthat the wind blows away.5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Psalm 2

1 Why do the nations conspire[a]and the peoples plot in vain?2 The kings of the earth rise upand the rulers band togetheragainst the Lord and against his anointed, saying,3 “Let us break their chainsand throw off their shackles.”

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;the Lord scoffs at them.5 He rebukes them in his angerand terrifies them in his wrath, saying,6 “I have installed my kingon Zion, my holy mountain.”

7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;today I have become your father.8 Ask me,and I will make the nations your inheritance,the ends of the earth your possession.9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;be warned, you rulers of the earth.11 Serve the Lord with fearand celebrate his rule with trembling.12 Kiss his son, or he will be angryand your way will lead to your destruction,for his wrath can flare up in a moment.Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame?How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[f]?[g]3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;the Lord hears when I call to him.

4 Tremble and[h] do not sin;when you are on your beds,search your hearts and be silent.5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteousand trust in the Lord.

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”Let the light of your face shine on us.7 Fill my heart with joywhen their grain and new wine abound.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety.

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